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Topic: New 50 Finally on the Way? [CR1] (Read 15017 times)

I’ve received word from two different sources that a new 50mm lens would be on the way “soon”. One person suggested it would “probably” have IS. No mention of aperture, but judging by past mentions of a new 50mm, it would be a replacement for the near ancient 50mm f/1.4.

Outside of the 50 and 24-70 f/4, the rest of Q4′s announcements are said to be cinema related.

I wouldn't put it past Canon to make a new EF 50mm f/1.8 IS USM intended for video.

Or why not EF 50mm f/2.8 IS USM for $700, in line with recent trends.

I agree, a 2.8 is will be a good beginners lens, especially since the new iso capabilities are decent enough for 2.8 in low-light. But it will likely be a replacement of the 50mm 2.8 macro and cost around $500. The 1.8 ii will stay the same, as it is pretty good The 1.4 probably won't have is, it will probably cost around $500, and will hopefully better the 1.8 stopped down.